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County record · fips 21209 · Kentucky

ScottKY

Republican ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+28.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+1.1
this countyKentuckynational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1872-70.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+46.1 ptsDemocrats
1976+45.8 ptsDemocrats
1972-38.7 ptsRepublicans
1968-36.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
59,536
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$85,158
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
32%
Age 65+
13%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Bourbon, KY · Fayette, KY · Franklin, KY · Grant, KY · Harrison, KY · Owen, KY · Woodford, KY